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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Oil
- Honest
- Price
“I've had them work on three of my own cars and have referred several friends and neighbors to them, and we have all been impressed by their honesty and ethics.”
Car Mechanics in Vista, CA
24 listed · 9 in Vista · 21 rated 4.5+
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Aero Auto Repair Vista
Steering & Suspension, Oil Change, Brake Repair
“I was very pleased with the service and with the staff, they were very personal to me, and gave me information on every step of the repairs and oil change.”
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TJ Crossman's Auto Repair
Emissions/Smog Testing, Electrical System Repair, AC & Heating Repair
“Positive Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Tires, General repairs & maintenance, General repairs, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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European Motorsports: Porsche
Independent, German Auto Repair, European Motorsports
“Service manager diagnosed car corrected service light, which was a reminder for oil change that I had done at another shop and I was unaware that they did not reset it.”
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GM Exclusive Auto
- Trust
- Mechanic
- Art
“However, I personally choose to go here despite the cost because I know that the job is going to get done efficiently and effectively so it is well worth the cost.”
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Advantage Automotive / Utvs
Engine Service, Oil Changes
“I discovered Advantage Automotive in search of a mechanic that would assist me in a bumper to bumper pre purchase inspection for a used vehicle that I was going to purchase from a private owner.”
Area overview: Vista, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 9 are in Vista itself and 15 come from towns including Encinitas (5), Laguna Hills (4, 38 mi) and La Mesa (3). We have 29 technicians in Vista on file; this page shows the highest-rated. Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,679 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews; 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (89%) and value (79%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), fleet services (2), oil change (2), vehicle inspections (2) and wheel alignments (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE); 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 18 of them; 11 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email; 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page are the general mechanics listed for Vista, CA. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Vinh Phat Auto Repair & Muffler
- Diagnosis
- Brakes
- Mechanic
“I've gone to him a few times already and I can trust that he is giving me honest feedback about my car and charging me really great prices for his services.”
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RC Auto & Smog
Axles, Flushes, Brake Replacement
“I was ready to give up but all of them “put their heads together” and then replaced worn parts and fixed and adjusted fixable parts and were able to both Smog and fix major problems”
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Autotyme Automotive Inc.
- Honest
- Oil
- Price
“Service every single visit is always friendly, honest, and affordable - I will always come to this shop for any work on my car even if I have to drive hours to get here.”
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Auto Precision
“We'll run shop”
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AAA Mobile Truck and Tire Repair
“Edgar is an efficient, personable, generous mechanic with expert knowledge in his field, and I trust him completely to handle the other repairs we will need, and look forward to the opportunity to pay for his services again”
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Urban Automotive Mobile Mechanic
- Brakes
- Engine
- Price
“I had a radiator replaced and all I had to do is I called him at 7:15 am and told him I needed to be in San Diego for a kidney test and I had already missed one appointment.”
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Cesar's Auto Mechanics
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services License plate replacement, Month & year tag replacement, Change of ownership, Smog certification, Emissions testing, Registration renewal”
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Slick Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Trip
- Mechanic
“Contacted Slick Auto Repair was greeted by Fred, he was very polite along with his two sons as well, checked my car gave me the good and the bad news with honesty as well answered all my questions, doubts and insecurities along with a lot of patience...”
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Cruiser Tech
Engine Rebuild / V8 Conversion, Suspension Lift Kits, Axle Service / Steering Kits / Lockers
“Even though this shop is a bit of a distance from We Ho, i really believe it's the best in the area and worth the drive to have someone work on your LC that knows what they are doing”
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Headflow Masters
Stop&go Services, Dino Test, Long Blocks
“Adrian is the best, and is very reasonable.”
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Service Time Auto Repair
Transmissions
“Took it to STAR for a second opinion and come to find out that the bushings are fine and the only real issue was a missing nut on one of the stabilizers.”
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4X Off Road
- Vehicle
- 4x4
“But thanks to 4x4 Off Road, with there help, I am very happy with my grill.”
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Dark Kastle Motorsports
- Audi
“I've been in the VW/ Audi scene since the 80's and I seldom come across people that have as much knowledge and experience modifying and troubleshooting German cars as these gentlemen.”
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Ocampo Performance LLC
“Ocampo is an excellent mechanic I recommend him to anyone that owns a foreign car BMW Mercedes Lexus Porsche any kind of car it gets fixed and fixed right”
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Overland Garage 4x4
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Japanese Auto Tech
- Prices
- Oil
- Phone
“I had some issues after the installation, but they had no problems thoroughly inspecting to ensure I was good to go.”
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Sanchez Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Steering & suspension repair, Auto glass repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, ...”
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Star Certified
“I have been coming here for years and will continue to do so.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Vista, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$292
Maximum cost
$2913
National Average
$641
Avg Per Hour Rates
$105
$467
$816
Fair price range is based on 341 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
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Why are some shops on this page not in Vista?
9 of the 24 shops are located in Vista; the rest are the nearest listed shops within 45 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
What customers in Vista say about local technicians
- “He's been my mechanic ever since and I recommend him to anyone who needs Toyota service, or just an honest evaluation of any automotive situation.” — customer of Autotyme Automotive Inc.
- “He’s helped me on my vehicles multiple times made quick work of the repairs I needed great mechanic overall very trustworthy would highly recommend” — customer of Urban Automotive mobile mechanic
- “Autotyme has our business from now on, and I highly recommend this family run operation to anyone looking for a quality mechanic and autoshop.” — customer of Autotyme Automotive Inc.
- “Ocampo is an excellent mechanic I recommend him to anyone that owns a foreign car BMW Mercedes Lexus Porsche any kind of car it gets fixed and fixed right” — customer of Ocampo Performance LLC
- “Was very satisfied do to he's fast diagnosis and efficiency on fixing my car .The price was reasonable too” — customer of Ocampo Performance LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.